The dependency ratio of a country is the
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the children and aged who rely on the active population for support
- people who are cared for by their extended families
- total active population who depend on government for survival
- number of children who depend on their parents for survival
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The dependency ratio of a country is the children and aged who rely on the active population for support.
The dependency ratio is a measure of the number of people who are not of working age (children and the elderly) compared to the number of people who are of working age (15-64 years old). A high dependency ratio means that there are a lot of people who are not of working age, which can put a strain on the economy. A low dependency ratio means that there are a lot of people of working age, which can be a sign of a healthy economy.